TecSAFE is a mobile safeguarding solution, managed by the Police Digital Service and officially supported by the Home Office. This bespoke technology enables an effective and intelligence-led police response across the UK in support of vulnerable individuals, including victims of domestic abuse, stalking, harassment and other related crimes.
The TecSAFE team has been recognised and awarded by VAWG and Operation Soteria in 2024 for their commitment to tackle violence against women and girls through technology.
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How it works
TecSAFE operates 24/7, 365 days a year to support police forces with responding to emergency calls.
Through a unique protocol, TecSAFE calls get connected directly to police, where officers can access real-time tracking capabilities and gather intelligence about both the victim and the perpetrator. The information is viewable in any police control room of any force that has adopted TecSAFE, thus ensuring a consistent and efficient response across all police forces where the service is live.
32 Home Office police forces have now adopted TecSAFE with other forces at varying stages of implementation. Additional 6 non-Home Office police forces have also adopted the solution, including the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Police Scotland and the British Transport Police (BTP).
Key benefits of TecSAFE
TecSAFE has helped over 32,000 vulnerable individuals in the last 13 years. Available in 43 languages, the solution provides support to victims and survivors across communities.
Benefits from TecSAFE include:
- It gives victims quick and direct access to police through an enhanced emergency protocol.
- It provides reassurance to victims by giving them confidence and support to lead normal lives.
- It improves policing response across the UK by providing intelligence and real-time tracking information.
The voice of victims and survivors
I used TecSAFE when my perpetrator was released from prison, after he was convicted of attempt to kidnap and what would have likely ended up in my murder. I was naturally terrified of the thought of him coming after me. Knowing that I had TecSAFE, which made me a priority to the police and was easily trackable, enabled me to regain control over my life again, and start making positive steps to going out in the dark, visiting friends and just being normal! It truly made a difference and until you have experienced genuine fear, you will never know how much of a difference something like this can make. Thank you!
I had a house alarm previously, but I was always afraid to leave home. Now I can do normal things like take my kids to school, something I will never take for granted again.
I’m feeling a bit better and reassured now…I’m finding TecSAFE really reassuring too – I’ve managed to go out a few times over the weekend which was nice. Many thanks.
Questions or comments?
Reach out to TecSAFE@pds.police.uk.